All articles for "Wind"

Engineering Competence

How black oxide-coated bearings can make an impact on cutting O&M costs for wind turbines

Wind energy companies are constantly seeking ways to reduce turbine operating costs. Black oxide-coated bearings are one solution. SKF offers an [...]
Cylindrical roller bearings,Design,Electricity, gas and water supply,Lubricants,Machinery and equipment,Reliability,Tapered roller bearings,Wind,
Engineering Competence

Premature bearing failures in wind gearboxes and white etching cracks (WEC)

Wind turbine gearboxes are subjected to a wide variety of operating conditions, some of which may push the bearings beyond their limits. Damage may [...]
Bearing life,Cylindrical roller bearings,Electricity, gas and water supply,Maintenance,Reliability,Research and theory,Spherical roller bearings,Tapered roller bearings,Wind,
Manufacturing

India at full blast

Indian business leader Ramesh Kymal believes wind power can solve his country’s power crisis.
Asset management,Bearings,Coupling systems,Lubrication Solutions,Wind,
Industry

Spin doctors

Engineering company Sincro Mecánica helps to make sure ageing turbines stay productive at Spain’s leading wind farms.
Condition monitoring,Electricity, gas and water supply,Maintenance,Monitoring and diagnostics,Reliability,Seals,Wind,
Engineering Competence

Flexible choice for reliable gearbox solutions

SKF’s high-capacity cylindrical roller bearings are specifically designed for wind turbine gearbox applications. The new separable design provides [...]
Bearings,Cylindrical roller bearings,Design,Maintenance,Reliability,Wind,
Digital Technology

Wind powering the US

For more than 150 years, the United States has been drawing the bulk of its energy from below ground. But the country is increasingly looking for [...]
Condition monitoring,Electricity,Reliability,Wind,
Engineering Competence

Wind warnings

At the National Renewable Energy ­Laboratory, a group of experts are ­joining forces to study serious challenges with wind turbines.
Electricity,Engineering consultancy,Maintenance,Maintenance products,Research and development,Service,Wind,